1. The Importance of Spiritual Health
A Study in the Book of James

2. JAMES 1:5-8
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. 6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 8 Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do. 

3. Helping us answer the “Why” question.
When we lack the wisdom, we can ask God

4. Helping us answer the “Why” question.
You don’t have to understand the why, God will help you overcome it

5. Helping us answer the “Why” question.
Victory for us comes when we believe and not doubt

6. JAMES 1:9-11
Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position. 10 But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they will pass away like a wild flower.11 For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich will fade away even while they go about their business. 

7. Things that will strangle our growth!
Coveting
Pride
Entitlement

8. JAMES 1:12-15
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. 13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each person is tempted when they are

9. JAMES 1:12-15
dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. 

10. What will really lead us away from God?
It’s not what we go through

11. What will really lead us away from God?
It’s not what God does to us

12. What will really lead us away from God?
It’s what we do

13. The ability for us to grow rests squarely on our attitude & behavior